About Rebecca

Rebecca Faith
Rebecca Faith

Technical editor

I have a Bachelor’s degree in biology, background in chemistry, and work experience in the medical laboratory (Case Western Reserve University and University Hospitals of Cleveland) that eventually led to opportunities to edit peer-reviewed journal articles in civil engineering (American Society of Civil Engineers), genetics, medicine, molecular biology (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory Press), and human kinetics. I began working for PreMedia Global in November 2010, editing in XML for the ASCE journals division. Eventually, PreMedia Global (now Lumina Datamatics) transitioned all copyediting from XML files to Word documents and set the editorial team to freelance status. Freelancing opened new doors of opportunity, and in July 2012 I also joined the team of copy editors for Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory Press editing journal articles for Genes & Development and Genome Research. In March 2016, I also started working on papers for Cold Spring Harbor’s Perspectives publications.

As a copyediting team co-manager, style specialist, and trainer, I write training tutorials, train new editors to the team, provide feedback and corrections to individual editors, and liaise with clients.

My experience includes the use of templates, equation editors, and various style guides. I quickly transcribe audio files and edit, condense, and verify the content of the transcription. My training as an English language (ESL) tutor provided opportunities to work with students of several nationalities to help them improve or learn English. Therefore, I am able to quickly read manuscripts written by authors whose first language is not English and smooth the grammar or provide alternate wording suggestions.

Christian content and project editor

Additionally, I have more than six years experience as the managing editor of a Christian newsletter and currently work with a Christian nonprofit organization as a copy editor, proofreader, content writer, and transcriber. Because my understanding of the Bible and Protestant theology is solid, I can help you by verifying all Scripture references, organizing an outline for your bible study, checking for consistency and double checking all questions and answers, and of course, making sure all grammar, spelling, and punctuation are correct and follow guidelines in The Christian Writer’s Manual of Style.

I can help you tell your testimony or personal story by strengthening the writing while preserving your “voice,” whether or not you intend to publish through traditional or self-publishing methods or simply desire to preserve your faith journey for your children or grandchildren.

It is my pleasure to work on your project!

Memberships

I hold membership in the Editorial Freelancers Association (EFA) and am also an active member in the Ohio chapter of the EFA. I am also a silver member of The Christian PEN.

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